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Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-09-22
AT TIE AIMS HOUSE.
Excellent Condition Of Build
ings and Grounds.

The County Aims House is one of
the finest kept places in this or any
other county. No county in the State
provides for its poor or furnishes for
them the house that Cumberland Co.,
does Every room and hall in the
great brick building is as clean and
cozy as it can possibly be kept. The
yard about the place is kept raked
and swept clean and presents a hand
some appearance. The out buildings
are models of neatness and plainly
.show how the Steward keeps things in
order.
Under the great trees with their
wide spread branches about the house
rustic benches have been placed and
here the poor unfortunAtes, who
through poverty are forced TO stay
there, sit and enjoy themselves to a
large degree. There are eighty in
mates at this Institution at the pres
ent time, and all of them are well
cared for and speak in the highest
terms of the manner in which they
are treated by both Stewart Whitaker
and his estimable wife.
On the 14th the inmates had their big
annual supper. When the Steward
provides one Of bis famous dinners for
the Board of Freeholders he thought
fully provides largely SO that those un-
fortunates under his care can in the
evening have q feast that any man
might be proud to sit down to. The
same dishes exactly that had been
prepared for the Freeholders at noon,
were served to the inmates of the
Institution last night. Those who
have been there for years have be-
come used to this arrangement and
they look forward to the time of the
Annual Dinner of the Freeholders with
a considerable degree of satisfaction.
The stock of the farm are exceed
ingly we'll cared for too. The large
herd of COWS are as plump and round
aseif they did enothing but eat, and
the pigs in the orchard are looking as
hearty as if they were ready for the
butchers knife The great fiocks of
chickens and turkeys roam about the
grounds and look in splendid con-
dition.
Great praise is due Mr.. Whitaker
for the manner in which he has con-
Quoted his house since he was elected
to the position of Steward. No matter
who might be his successor, it would
be great blow to the county to have
the place of Steward filled by another,
but while Mr.. Whitaker desires to
stay in his present position he will be
kept by the Board.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-09-22
THOSE BALLOT BOXES.
Will they Arrive in Time for
Election

The County officers have seen moth
ing yet of the patent Wood u Hall
ballot boxes. which were ordered sew
eral months ago. 1t will be remember
ed that the Legislature passed law
last winter, ordering that these par
ticular boxes must be used through
out the State, and that they must be
purchased by September 1st. The law
specifically says that the boxes used
must be made by Wood u Hall, and
that they shall be of the style used in
Cincinnati 1t has recently been dis
covered that the boxes made by Wood
& Hall are not of the Cincinnati pat
tern, and therefore the law cannot be
complied with unless Wood ~ Hall
consent to make a special lot of boxes
for New Jersey bearing their trade
mark, but built upon the Cincinnati
plan. This they cannot do without
infringing upon the patent of the
porkopolitan firm. Anyhow, about
half of the cities, towns, and counties
in the State have ordered their boxes
and none have yet been delivered
Governor Green and Attorney General
Stockton are said to have decided that
an election without the Wood u Hall
boxes would be illegal, and by the At
torney Generals advice the Secretary
of State will not issue credentials to
elected Assemblyman in those dis
tricts these boxes are not used. Elec-
ton day is approaching fast and some
of the candidates will be in guam
dary if the boxes ,benot delivered soon.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-09-22
Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis.

State Veterinarian Lowe, who is one
of the highest authorities in New Jer-
sey on all such matters, says of the
horse disease: mo. it is not cerebro-
spinal meningitis. I admit that there
may be few isolated cases through
out the State, but in this portion l
have not cope across one. The dis
ease that is creating SO much distur-
bance is IL fever somewhat of a typhoid
nature, and is contracted mnch in the
same way as people contract malaria.
In all cases that have come to my
attention so far the horses are kept in
low or swampy ground or along river
courses. Such is the case, l under
stand, all through New Jersey"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-09-22

DIR. Hunt, of the State Board of
Health, on Saturday made D
thorough inspection of the Camden
county Jail which has been declared Z
nuisance by the local health board,
whose solicitor was instructed to obtain
an Injunction restraining the free
holders from using it further as q jail
while in its present conditian.. DR..
Hunt took the sworn testimony of the
attaches of the Jail for the purpose, it
is understood, of bringing its sanitary
condition TO the attention OF the State
Board of Health. He estimates THAT
it viii cost $4,000 to remodel the up.
per portion of the old court hous for
Jail purposes SO as to abandon the
basement which now contains the cel.s
and which has been condemned.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-09-22

Saturday night one of the electric
light men with friend, was going
about town looking after his lights.
On South Laurel the animal became
unmanagable, and the road cart in
which they were riding was over turned
and the occupants thrown into the
street. One wheel of the cart was
dished and broken. The animal was
stopped before doing further damage,
and the vehicle taken to Williams
livery stable and another wagon sub
stituted for it. The broken wagon
was the property of liveryman j. d.
johnson.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-09-22
Talking of a Stage Route.

The people of Cedarville are talking
strongly of placing an early morning
stage upon the route between that
town and Bridgeton, in order that
connection may be made with the s a.
IN. train for Philadelphia from the w.
]. depot. They do not propose to
patronize the Cumberland and Maui
rice River Railroad any more than
they can help. Great dissatisfaction
prevails in Fairfield, Lawrence, Downe
and Commercial Townships over the
miserable arrangements which the
Central Railroad Company has given
them. All of which convinces the
public more thoroughly that the Cum
berland and Maurice River road is a
natural tributary of the West Jer'
sey railroad, and should be in the
hands of that Company.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-09-22
What the First Brigade Ate.

The accounts of Quartermaster Gen
eral Perrine show that the, 1850 men
of the First Brigade, who were in
camp at Sea Girt, in one week con-
sumed the following quantities of pro-
visions: Pork, 664 pounds; ham, 4,4O7
pounds; salt beef, 1,445 pounds; lamb,
2, 10S pounds; fresh beef, 10, ,2S3 pounds;
bread, 10. .233 pounds; flour, 425 pounds;
crackers, 2S2 pounds; beans, 1,0S8
pounds; peas, 34s pounds; rice, TAI
pounds; mustard, pounds; coffee, t.
96S pounds; tea, so pounds; sugar, A.
373 pounds; vinegar, 64S gallons; can
dies, $50 pounds; soap, 502 pounds;
salt, 72O pounds; pepper, 46 pounds;
potatoes, 2S5 bushels; molasses, 13
gallons; cabbage, 1,097 heads; green
corn, II, ST. ears; tomatoes, S4 baskets;
onions, 16 bushels; beets, Z bushels;
sweet oil, 1 gallon; lard, 732 pounds;
pickles, 1,450; butter, 1894 pounds;
fish, 2,258 pounds; matches, IL dozen
boxes; condensed milk, 81 dozen boxes.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-09-22

Some time ago while diggi9e in thn
pits of the W. j. Marl and transpocta-
tion Co., n skeleton of scme ua <ilown
animal was found thirty FIVE f,r u
low the surface. The heck6oue was
about fifteen feet bong, the sw one
was about eighteen inches. It was noi
over three inches wide in It's WIDEST
and q quarter at the Sose. No one ~
yet has been able to tell N ing
about what species or famiif the
strange animal belonged to. Digger3
in these pits often find eiepi ant asks.
fish skeletons, shells Of esrly every
description and heads resembling a
squirrels,
Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-09-22
NO. 2O51
D. B. THOMPSON.
Close Of an Active and Useful
Life.

For over year Daniel B. Thomp-
son, widely known throughout the
county, has been battling with death.
A Aweek ago yesterday he succumbed
the grim visitor and his spirit passed
into eternity. He has been an intense
sufferer and death is only a blessed
relief to him. His disease was infiam-
nation of the liver. He has been un-
der the care of DIR. Chas H. Dare, of
Shiloh and nothing has been left un-
done to prolong his life
Deceased leaves a widow and four
children. His wife was Miss Anna R.
Corey, daughter of the late John R.
Corey His children are Anna Mary,
wife of DR.. Chas. H. Dare of Shiloh;
Charles, now living in Camden; Emma
Jane, wife of Smith Tomlin, of Maui
rice River township, and John r. c.,
tax assessor of the Second Ward
Mr.. Thompson was native of Fair
field township, and born in 1915.
When fifteen years of age he ap-
prenticed himself to Curtis Ogden, to
learn the tailoring trade. Mr.. Ogden
was the leading Bridgeton tailor at
that time.
He resided in this city since his early
childhood, and when but twenty nine
years old was appointed Postmaster
| under the administration of President
James X. Polk The duties of Post
master he performed for four years,
| and at the same time carried on the
business of merchant tailoring in
small store which was situated ou the
site now occupied by the building of
John r. Graham on Commerce street.
In early life, when lad he united
with the Commerce street M. E.
Church, and ever afterward took a
keen interest in its affairs. He was an
old-tiIne Methodist, and leader in the
church. For many years his residence
was home for the preachers, he be-
ing always ready to entertain them.
| Later in life he built the store now
| occupied by D. P. Milford & Son, on
| Commerce street, near the bridge, and
wood business there in addition to his
merchant tailoring. During bis busi-
| ness life he took number of appren-
tices and taught them the tailor's
trade. Among them were Lemuef
| Whiticar, brother of Rev. Epher
Whiticar, of Fairfield; Uriah Stevens,
afterward founder of the Knights of
Labor; Ephraim Maui, Frank Chat
tim; Jas. w. Thompson, now cutter
for Ayres & Mulford Chas. Reeve,
and 1. D. Connor. Mr.. Thompsons
influence was always for good, and he
made great impression on those who
worked for him by his upright Chris
tian life. ..f.t
After several years of active labor
he sold his clothing business ito Wm..
B. Station and James W. Thompson,
afterward going into the lumber trade.
Of late he was in the lime business at
the foot of Orange street, the accounts
of which business his son John has
recently been settling up.
Deceased was one of the men who
founded the Central NJ. E. Church, q
class leader, and an active member of
the choir for long time.
The funeral services will be held on
Monday morning, at II o'clock.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-09-22
She Loses a Fortune.

Mrs. William Earnest, nee Flora
Cools, of Jersey City, has lost a tidy
sum by her elopement, through the
alteration of her adopted mothers will.
Mrs. Charles J. Cools who was Flora's
foster mother, was rich. Some months
ago she made a will in which she be-
queathed to Flora the handsome sum
of $4,000, and to Lizzie Cools, a god
daughter, she bequeathed $4,000. AT
ter Flora's elopement and marriage
Mrs. Cools executed a new will, in
which $4,000 was setapart for Lizzie,
and Flora was completely shut out.
Mrs. Cools died last week.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-09-22

Bro. Seigtnan, of the Vineland
Weekly Independent, no doubt means
we'll by his proposition to call con-
ference of the leading Republicans of
the county, for the purpose of har-
monizing any differences that may
exist within the Republican party, and
unite for victory. But there is no
necessity for such a gathering as the
difficulties which he alludes to are
more imaginary than real, The way
to victory is plain. Attend the Con-
vention; see that the proper nomina-
tions are made, and then put your
shoulders to the wheel and make a
united, whole souled push for the
election of the ticket.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-09-22
State Dairy Commissioner Newton

State Dairy Commissioner Newton
states that plea is often made by
those arrested for selling impure milk
that the milk was as produced by the
COWS, and that if it fell below the
standard the COWS were TO blame, and
not the dealer in the milk. This claim
has so often been proved to be wrong
that it is safe to say that any person
arrested in this State for selling adul-
terated milk is guilty as charged, for
the article as produced by the cows
always comes up to the legal limit. Il
have yet to find u herd in this State
that produces milk as low as the legal
standard"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-09-22

Miss Hannah Mulford, of this city,
on Saturday procured some tracts
printed in the Italian language, and
through Secretary Southwell of the
Y. NJ. G. A., presented them to the
Italian laborers on the West Jersey
extension yesterday afternoon. The
swarthy workmen took them eagerly
and went off into the woods and read
them carefully and talked over the
facts printed upon the papers. They
overwhelmed the Secretary with
thanks for his kindness.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-09-22

Joseph III. Reading, of Woodstown,
has been appointed missionary at
Gaboon and Corsica, Africa. He did
yeoman service in the dark continent
for ten years, returning to this coun-
try on account of Mrs. Readings ILL
ness with the fever. He has been a
merchant for several years in Woods
town, and has recently sold out his
stock, and will sail for Africa in De-
cember.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-09-22

The Republican rule as adopted by
the County Convention several years
ago, requires thirty days notice given
of the date of the primary meetings in
the wards and townships. According
to the same rule five days must elapse
between the day of election of the
delegates and the day for holding the
County aud Assembly Conventions.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-09-22

The First District Republican Assem-
bly, Convention will be held in the
Court House, in this city, Thursday,
October Goth. This is the latest date
at which Republican Convention was
ever held in this county, but it is early
enough. All that is needed this year
is short, sharp and decisive campaign.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-09-22

Senator Chattle, of Monmouth, will
probably be defeated by the Demo
Gratis for o reg onination, and Thomas
s. Z. Brown, Of Keyport, and DR.. For
man, of Freehold, are making vigorous
contests for his seat. Ex-Speaker
Oviatt may also enter the race.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-09-22

The Elmer Times on Saturday COM
menced the second year of its publica-
ton. The Times has grown wonder
fully in the year of its existence, and
is now one of the best weekly papers
in South Jersey.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-09-22

The BRIDGEToN PIONEER, following
the removal into its handsome new
office, appears as seven column
paper, we'll filled with interesting
matter. The PIONEER always was q
handsomely printed sheet, and now
promises to be q better newspaper
than eyer.-C Cansden Courier.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-09-22

There were 1868 photographers in
the United States in 1870, and $3.50 i'll
1870. There are now abogt 1900 per
sons engaged in the photoSraphing
business in this country. 4sH
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-05-20
mann had asked him the time, openly ac-

mann had asked him the time, openly &C.
cused him of the theft.
The conductor called Police Officer
femme, who arrested Hermann and con-
veyed him to the York street station,
where he was registered on charge OF
robbery. He immediately revealed his
identity and requested that the complain
ants be subjected to search, which was
done. Otto's watch was discovered in
Clifford's pocket, while the latter's dis.
mond was found under the lapel of his
own cost. The young lsdy's watch was
in the coattail pocket of the policeman
who made the arrest.
Hermann protested the entire affair
was simply practical Joke, and no harm
was intended, out Desk Sergeant Nc
Carly held that he was guilty of disor-
derly conduct, and ordered him locked
up on that charge, as the charges of rob-
berry had been withdrawn.
A messenger was dispatched for Harry
Kennedy, No. Willoughby street, and
that gentleman went security for the
prisoners appearance before Justice
Walsh this morning.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-05-20
COURT OF APPEALS.

John p. White, presiding judge j. Nj. Hurt
and Sam A. Wilson, judges; James L. White,
clerk: W. l. Davidson, assistant attorney
general: n. NJ. johnson, bAillf.
r. S. Smith VS.. State, from Parker;
opinion by White, P. J. This was con-
viction for arson. Appellant was con-
fined in an iron cage in the county poor
farm prison and set fire to the roof of
the cage, without any proven intent. The
ground for reversal is that arson was not
the motive and intent of appellant. There
is no doubt that a jail or any prison is
an inhabited building within the meaning
of the statute defining srSon. 1t was dc
cided in Delaney vs.. State, Al Tex. COL, ]
that if q prisoner set fire to g door TO
burn of lock, or to burn hole in the
floor or wall for the purpose OF escaping,
he is not guilty OF aTsOn, but ii he set fire
TO the jail for the purpose of creating
an alarm and escape in the confusion
then it would be arson. This view cany
not be harmonized with several other de-.
cisiOns among which is Locket W. State
reg Ala. 5 which makes it arson TO bum
j hole by Which TO ssGaP9- ESiiflS Sifrsat' n
in this case and several SIMILAR cues
seems to Us TO be the pronHrr i6oetfffe,
andthe doctrine Of the Delkny case is
oyerruled, and the trial Judge was not in
error. The attempt to make thSspsin she
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-05-20
THE HIGHER COURTS.
Supreme Court.

A. H. Willie. chief justice; j. W. StaYton and
K. Z. Gaines, associate justices; &. ). Morse
clerk; NJ. nj. Johnson, bailif.
A. Stott VS.. Thomas S. Scott, from
Bexar county; opinion by Stayton, A. j
This was g suit by appellant against ap-
pellee, livery stable keeper, for horse
valued st 5000. Appellant, who lived in
Houston, let one Freeman have the horse
for his feed in August, 1884. Early in
September Freeman, without the appel
lee's consent or knowledge, took the
horse to San Antonio and put him with
one Mckinney, who kept him for awhile
and then appellee took him after paying
McKinnev's bill. Appellee believed that
the horse belonged to Freeman. There
is no evidence that Freeman had author
itV to take the morse to San An
tonic. Matters went on in this
WGV until April, 1885, when appellant
hired an attorney to look after the matter
About this time Freeman left the country:
As TO the statements made there is no
conflict. In the suit appellee recovered
Judgment for S261 80, and lien on the
morse for this sum, and the horse was
ordered sold The court below erred
iu so far as it found Freeman to be APP
pellant's agent TO create an indebtedness
for the horse. Freeman was a mere
wrongdoeF when he removed the horse TO
San Antonio. The statute gives lien to
stable-keepers on the horses and vehicles
they keep, but not on such as are placed
by those who are neither the owner or
the agent of the owner. Under
the New Hampshire law, somewhat
similar to our law, it has been held that
even the mOrtgagOr of horse is not the
agent of the mortgage to contract for
its board The mere possessor who has
not the indicia of ownership cannot sell
q horse and convey any higher right than
he has, and it is equally applicable to
contracting for the keeping of horse.
There are several decisions to assert this
rule, among which are % Tex. 101, and
80 Tex 1856. The judgment therefore is
reversed and rendered for appellant for
possession of the horse, and If the horse
is not delivered, for the sum of S600,lthe
found value of the horse with interest at
S per cent. from June 90, 1885, and all
costs incurred in this court and the court
below,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-05-20
How Japanese Go TO Bed.
Boston Record.


There is q great deal of difference in
the beds of different people. Our beds
are quite low, as you know, while French
beds are so high that a step-ladder is
often provided for getting into them.
German beds are furnished with feather
bed to put over you, even IN the
warmest weather. A traveller tells
about Japanese bed. It is
eight or so thick silk wadded com
forters piled upon the floor; upon this q
very ample wadded coat is placed. You
slip into this great coat, put your arms
into the long sleeves, fold it over you and
sleep. The pillow is q block of wood
placed under the neck; but it looks too
hard, and 1 carry rubber pillow to take
its place. paper lantern is lighted all
night, for the people are much afraid Of
the dark.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-05-20
THE qMFEDERaTE DEBT.
Certain EngIIshmen Think it is a Good
Time to Make a Move.

certain Englishmen Think 1t Is Good
Time to Make a Move.
WASHINGTON, May 15.-Americans can
hardly understand that intelligent En-.
glisnmen who know anything about the
temper Of the United States, should ever
expect that the United SLates could as
sumo the Confederate deb. Yet bill was
presented to the last Congr' IS which had
| this end in view, and one OF the commit
tee of the Democratic Il Use gave to
Judge Fullerton, the Couns, of the Brit
ish bondholders of the Couf 3derate debt,
hearing upon this bill, anG now pri-
vate circular issued by the British holders
of this debt to their associates in the
speculation has just been received in this
City, in which after reference is
made to the argument of Judge Fuller
ton, the following occ urs: "Your
committee feels justified in
stating that never since the close OF the
civil war has the petition OF the bond
holders been so hopeful as to-day. De-
rision and ridieule have practically
ceased. Public opinion in the United
States is now favorable to GOnsiderate
discussion of the Confederate debt and
footing Of inGalcuIable Importance has
been obtained in the United States Con-
gresS. Steps of an important nature are
now contemplated by your committee
which it is not in the interest of the
bOndhOlders at present to stste, but cOun-
sci is of opinion that they will result in
the committee obtaining authority from
the next session of the United States
Congress to raise the whole question by
suit in the Court of Claims. While
gaining all this ground your committee
have felt it their duty to work quietly,
but their labors have at length reached
that point which renders it necessary for
them to call upon those bond
holders who have already exchanged
their holdings for certificates of
the National Safe Deposit Company Qim-
ited) to deposit their bonds before the
1st day of June next, up TO which day
they will be received free OF any expense
or liability to the bondholders. After the
said date and up to the LIST day of Sep
TENDER, 1887, the bonds will be received
and exchanged on payment of ten shil-
lings per $500 or f100 nominal value,
and after the 1st of September, 1887,
mo bonds will be exchanged
i for certificates. Forms Of deposit will be
supplied on application to the National
Safe Deposit Company, or st the Office of
the Confederate States. bondholders'
committee, No 50 Coleman street, E. c.,
where sll further information can be OBJ
tanned. Dated on the 18th day of April,
1887. By order Gabril Undo, No. so
Coleman street, London, solicitor and
secretary to the Confederate States bond
holders committee"